We’re back today with another exciting NBA slate featuring some of our favorite matchups here at Basketball Forever. With the help of advanced simulations and machine learning, our Basketball Forever bot has run thousands of simulations on tonight’s game to expertly pinpoint our best player prop and straight bets for tonight’s NBA slate.
TODAYS TOP 5 VOAT PICKS
1. OG ANUNOBY OVER 2+ BLK
2. JALEN BRUNSON OVER 24+ PTS
3. MIKAL BRIDGES OVER 5+ AST
4. JALEN BRUNSON OVER 4+ 3PM
5. JOSH HART OVER 6+ AST
BEST PLAYER PROP BETS
1. JA’KOBE WALTER OVER 2.5 TOTAL REBOUNDS (+133)
Odds: +133
Probability: 58.8%
Projection: 4.1
Edge: 15.9%
Game: Knicks vs Raptors (7:30PM EST)
Our Basketball Forever betting bot has uncovered the best player bet of the day. Taking us all the way to Toronto, where we’re locked in on the Knicks vs Raptors matchup. In this game, our betting bot has its eyes set on Ja’Kobe Walter Over 2.5 Total Rebounds. So far this season Ja’Kobe has been able to average a total of 3.5 REB per game. Over the last 5 games, he’s been able to exceed this line in 3/5 games, racking up 6 REB against the Thunder. In his most recent matchup against the Mavericks, Ja’Kobe had a terrible game when it came to rebounds. With 0 REBS being recorded, our Basketball Forever betting bot predicts that he’ll heat up tonight, with our model projecting a total of 4.1 REB in tonight’s game.
Our Basketball Forever betting bot recommends placing a wager on Ja’Kobe Walter Over 2.5 Total Rebounds with +133 odds and a 15.9% edge, making this our best bet of the day.
2. JALEN BRUNSON OVER 25.5 POINTS SCORED (+100)
Odds: +100
Probability: 63.6%
Projection: 32.7
Edge: 13.6%
Game: Knicks vs Raptors (7:30PM EST)
Another +EV bet that our Basketball Forever betting bot found also takes place in the Knicks vs Raptors matchup. In this matchup, our model narrowed down Jalen Brunson Over 25.5 Points Scored as another one of our best player prop bets for today. Going into tonight’s game, Brunson was able to exceed this line in the last 2/5 games, falling just 2 PTS short of covering in a third game. Our model suspects that against the Raptors, Brunson will have to let the ball rip from all over the court. Our basketball Forever betting bot is projecting Brunson to exceed this line in tonights game, with a total of 32.7 points. We recommend placing a wager on Jalen Brunson Over 25.5 Points Scored.
Our basketball Forever betting bot recommends placing a wager on Jalen Brunson Over 25.5 Points Scored with a 13.6% edge and +100 odds.
3. MIKAL BRIDGES OVER 2.5 3-POINTERS MADE (+115)
Odds: +115
Probability: 58.9%
Projection: 3.3
Edge: 12.3%
Game: Knicks vs Raptors (7:30PM EST)
The next best bet that our Basketball Forever betting bot has uncovered also takes place in the Knicks vs Raptors game, focusing in on Mikal Bridges Over 2.5 3-Pointers Made. Over the last 4 games Bridges has been sliding the ball from the arch. He’s been able to rack up an average of 3.5 3PM throughout these four games. This leads our model to believe that this is a solid wager for tonights game. Our model is projecting that Bridges will end tonight’s game with a total of 3.3 3PM, exceeding his line. We recommend placing a wager on Mikal Bridges Over 2.5 3-Pointers Made.
Our model highly recommends wagering on Mikal Bridges Over 2.5 3-Pointers Made, with +115 odds and a 13.2% edge.
TOP BETS
1. KNICKS -6.5 (-110)
Odds: -110
Probability: 57.2%
Edge: 2.3%
Game: Knicks vs Raptors (7:30PM EST)
Our Basketball Forever betting bot has uncovered the best bet of the day, taking place in the Knicks vs Raptors matchup. In this matchup, our model has determined that Knicks -6.5 is a solid wager. Going into the game, the Knicks are a better team. Over their last 5 games they were able to win 4 of them while covering a -6.5 spread in 3/5. When it comes to the raptors, they’ve lost 3/5 of their most recent games, while only being able to cover a +6.5 line in 1/5. Because of this our model predicts that the Knicks will be able to cover the spread and put the Raptors down at their home court.
Our Basketball Forever betting bot recommends placing a wager on Knicks -6.5. With -110 odds and a 2.3% edge, this is our best bet of the day.
2. KNICKS VS RAPTORS UNDER 231.5 TOTAL POINTS (-110)
Odds: -110
Probability: 56.7%
Edge: 2%
Game: Knicks vs Raptors (7:30PM EST)
Lastly, we’re looking at the Knicks vs Raptors matchup where we’ve found some value. In this game, our Basketball Forever betting bot has its eyes on the Knicks vs Raptors Under 231.5 Total Points, coming in at -110 odds. Tonight will be the first time these two teams face-off in the 24/25 season. Looking at both teams past 5 games, we can see that the Raptors have had a tough time getting past 116 PTS when matched up with a team above their caliber, which is the average that both teams will have to get to exceed this line. Our model predicts that with only one team able to get enough points to cover half of the total points, this game will fall under the 231.5 point line.
Our model recommends placing a wager on Knicks vs Raptors Under 231.5 Total Points with -110 odds and a 2% edge.